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The Dog Shop's proud new owners!

1/26/2017

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Today I must brag as only a proud mother/mother-in-law can do.  My son Shane and his lovely wife Ashley have purchased, and are now the new owners of THE DOG SHOP in Mahone Bay.  (Don’t worry gals, Shane is still working for me, dyeing up your wool and making your hooking dreams come true!)

Ashley will be running THE DOG SHOP, has actually been managing it for some time and it is a dream come true for her to officially wear the hat of boss.  Ashley truly, deeply and without falter, loves dogs.   Her dedication is infinite.  To her, working with our four legged friends and grooming isn’t a job at all, it’s a passion that you can physically see radiate from her smile as she speaks of her dreams and plans for the business.  

She’s clever and inventive and has wonderful taste.  I tell Shane he married his mother but he’ll hear none of it, but I think we share a lot in common.   We certainly love to create and we both love our fur babies with equal ferocity.  Like me; her heart has plenty more room to add to their little fur family so I know there will be more grand pups to love. 

Ashley has a true entrepreneurial spirit; her work time doesn’t end as she switches off the lights and turns the key each evening.  She works long hours into the night sewing product for the shop and is forever creating new ideas and making them come to fruition.   And her passion for dogs doesn't end with grooming.  She is also an advocate for healthier choices of food for our pets, stocking all the right ingredients for those conscientious about home and natural feeding.  She also is a steadfast supporter of Misfit Manner Dog Rescue, where she found her beloved Sadie. 

Over the holidays they worked their fingers to the bone scraping, painting and sanding floors for a fresh coat to begin their journey.   The place sparkles and smells of hopes and dreams that will all come true, they both know the value of hard work and dedication so how can they fail?   The Dog Shop spa area is so luxurious it makes humans jealous, at least I think so.  A bit of pampering would be fantastic, get a relaxing massage and shampoo, some head scratching and my nails trimmed!    I'd go for it!

We love Ashley.  She has enhanced Shane’s life and together they will build a bright and wonderful future.    I tear up when I think of them, this young couple filled with so much promise, charting their course through life, open to all it has to offer.  Their future’s so bright they need to wear shades….. Best of luck kids in all that you do! 

Check out their FB page and give them a like! 
https://www.facebook.com/The-Dog-Shop-127073950684071/?fref=ts


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Ashley's and Shane's babies, Sadie (left) and Taylor (right) testing out the new sitting area where you can wait while your own fur kid gets the spa treatment.   Great job on those floors Shane!
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It's all about the love.....
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Happiness is......this picture!
18 Comments
Margaret MacDonald
1/26/2017 01:30:50 pm

Wonderful times ahead for you both, Shane and Ashley!

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Connie
1/26/2017 01:31:29 pm

Congratulations Shane and Ashley!

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Adena
1/26/2017 01:31:55 pm

Congrats to you both, much success!

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Carol
1/26/2017 01:32:20 pm

Lovely looking shop!

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Della
1/26/2017 01:53:16 pm

Oh wow how wonderful and I don't blame you a bit for being a proud mamma and mother-in-law!

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Marye
1/26/2017 02:12:23 pm

Congratulations Ashley and Shane and all best wishes.

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joyce
1/26/2017 02:42:19 pm

Congratulations Ashley and Shane .

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Vicki Levy
1/26/2017 03:08:39 pm

Our Bailey loves it there. He actually whimpers when we drive past and don't stop. Fantastic spot. Congrats to the new owners

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Janet
1/26/2017 03:41:05 pm

Congratulations to you both.

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Audrey John
1/26/2017 04:38:19 pm

Congrats to Shane and Ashley on their business venture. May it thrive and grow and be a big success.

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Andre
1/26/2017 05:01:29 pm

Congrats to Shane and Ashley. I just may have to bring my Gracie down for a grooming while I go shopping in my favorite rug hooking shop!

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Christine
1/26/2017 05:14:41 pm

I'm sure Gracie will love Ashley!

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Sara Lewis
1/27/2017 06:56:12 am

What a beautiful write up Christine! You SHOULD be so proud of Ashley and Shane....I sure am!

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Ashley McWhirter
1/27/2017 06:56:55 am

Thank you so much for the wonderful words, Christine!

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April
1/27/2017 12:03:23 pm

Very nice! Congrats Ashley and Shane!

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Lynn link
1/27/2017 02:36:30 pm

Congratulations to you both , wishing you the best of luck in this wonderful town we all call home .

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Betsy Boltik
1/30/2017 07:05:00 pm

Wonderful to read a happy story. Wishing them all that's good .....

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Lorraine
2/7/2017 01:44:18 pm

Congrats Shane and Ashley ! What wonderful news about your new venture together ! And I know Christine could not be prouder!! All the best ! Lorraine

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